Description
These heart-shaped I-Love-You Scones are the perfect treat to show someone you care! Soft, buttery, and slightly sweet, these scones are studded with dried fruit and a hint of vanilla, making them perfect for a Valentine’s Day breakfast or afternoon tea. Enjoy them with a cup of tea or coffee for the ultimate cozy experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins (optional)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (plus extra for brushing)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon milk (optional for brushing)
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven & Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
- Cut in the Butter: Add the cold butter cubes into the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs with small pea-sized pieces of butter.
- Add Dried Fruit: Gently fold in the dried cranberries or raisins if using.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the cream, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Form Dough: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir with a spoon or spatula until just combined. Do not overmix. The dough will be slightly crumbly but should hold together.
- Shape Scones: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat it into a circle about 1-inch thick. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the scones. If you don’t have a heart-shaped cutter, use a round cutter or simply cut the dough into wedges.
- Brush and Sprinkle: Place the scones onto the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with a little extra cream or milk, and sprinkle with coarse sugar for a sweet crunch.
- Bake: Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown on top.
- Cool & Serve: Let the scones cool slightly on a wire rack. Serve with clotted cream, jam, or fresh berries.
Notes
- If you prefer your scones sweeter, feel free to increase the sugar to 1/3 cup.
- For a fun twist, you can add white chocolate chips or chopped strawberries to the dough.
- These scones are best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg